Recorded in 1967 in Toronto, Ellington invited by two Canadian composer organizations, working with young Canadian composers and musicians.

1-6: RCA Studios, Los Angeles, June 23, 1967.
7: RCA Studios, New York, March 29, 1966.
8-13: RCA Studios, New York, April 4, 1967.
14-22: RCA Studios, New York, March 23, 1967.
23: RCA Studios, New York, August 18, 1966.

Issued by arrangement with Lene Ellington & The Duke Ellington Masters.

"Duke Ellington's legendary "stockpile", the collection of tapes with the band, recorded at Ellington's own expense during the last 20-30 years of his life, continues to offer the most exquisite music, unissued until now. On this CD we are in the years of 1966-67."

Made in Germany

2001 3-CD compilation of radio transcriptions.

Tracks 1-1 to 1-15 and 3-21 recorded in New York City, March 28, 1946.
Tracks 1-16 to 1-23 recorded in Hollywood, July 11, 1946.
Tracks 2-1 to 2-6 recorded in Hollywood, July 16, 1946.
Tracks 2-7 to 2-16 recorded in Hollywood, July 17, 1946.
Tracks 2-17 to 2-20 and 3-1 to 3-3 recorded in New York City, January 7, 1947.
Tracks 3-4 to 3-13 recorded in New York City, June 9, 1947.
Tracks 3-14 to 3-20 recorded in New York City, June 10, 1947.

Tracks 1 & 5 recorded in New York, August 18, 1966.
Tracks 2 & 13 recorded in Los Angeles, June 23, 1967.
Track 3 recorded in Chicago, March 31, 1965.
Tracks 4, 9, 10 & 12 recorded in Milan, July 23, 1970.
Track 6 recorded in New York, September 10, 1969.
Track 7 recorded in New York, December 11, 1970.
Track 8 recorded in San Francisco, September 23, 1965.
Track 11 recorded in New York, May 13, 1971.
Track 14 recorded in New York, December 9, 1970.
Track 15 recorded in New York, August 2, 1972.

Total time: 66'23".

Teatro Sistina, Rome, Italy, February 22, 1967

3CD.